Nineteen projects in Manitoba will help residents stay active and healthy, while being more environmentally friendly, thanks to an investment of more than $3 million from the federal government.
Announced by Minister Dan Vandal, this funding will support the extension of Winnipeg's protected bike lanes along the city's River and Stradbrook Avenues. The work will involve reallocating road space from motor vehicles to bikes by constructing approximately 2.5 kilometers of new separated lanes.
The Rural Municipality of La Broquerie will also receive an investment to build 10 kilometers of trails, including separate trail corridors and hardtop paved trails. This work will increase the safety, connectivity between communities, and accessibility of existing trails.
Once complete, both these projects will provide residents with safer and more convenient ways to get around, while better protecting our environment.
The investment will also support six planning projects in Winnipeg These include conducting research for a cargo bikeshare program, developing a winter active transportation strategy, and planning the construction of a safe and sustainable crossing between the city's Harte and Headingley Grand Trunk Trails. The projects will provide long-term economic benefits to Winnipeg by developing plans to better connect residents to the city's business district, employment opportunities, schools, and recreational areas.
This investment is part of Canada's National Active Transportation Strategy, which aims to create and improve pathways, bike lanes, and pedestrian bridges all over the country. It's a big step towards healthier living and creating tight-knit communities, making a better-connected Canada for us all.
